When I signed up to do a 10 000 steps a day challenge to raise money for Cancer Research UK, I had in my head thoughts of rising from my ‘at home’ desk at 5.30pm, throwing on a pair of trainers and striding out into the warm Spring weather on a long dusk dog walk; …
Incorporating Movement into your Day and How My Challenge is Going Read More »
In January 2020 I asked my Zumba class participants to vote from a shortlist of charities that I cared about. Cancer Research UK received by far the most votes. I started making plans to raise money through raffles and charity classes. Then lockdown happened. Instead of being creative, I chose to put aside my plans …
10 000 Steps a Day: How My First Week Went and Why I am Walking for Cancer Research Read More »
You feel yourself stirring from sleep and your eyes flicker open. There is no light behind the drawn curtains, it’s still the middle of the night. You tell yourself you won’t look at the clock but you suddenly have the strongest urge to do just that, and you do and you realise it is barely …